IT Purchasing Consultant

We are looking for an experienced IT Purchasing Consultant to support software procurement initiatives for an automotive organization in Northville, Michigan. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who can balance commercial strategy, vendor management, and policy compliance while partnering with technical and business teams. The role focuses on securing software solutions at strong value, overseeing contract activity, and helping the business make informed purchasing decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the sourcing and acquisition of IT software products to meet business needs within budget and timeline expectations.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and service conditions with software vendors to deliver favorable commercial outcomes.
• Oversee software agreements from initial review through renewal, modification, and closeout activities.
• Maintain accurate records of license entitlements, contract details, and related procurement documentation.
• Partner with IT teams and internal stakeholders to clarify requirements and align purchasing activity with operational priorities.
• Monitor purchasing practices to ensure adherence to company standards, regulatory obligations, and industry guidelines.
• Develop and sustain productive relationships with suppliers to improve service levels and support long-term value.
• Prepare summary reports on spend activity, savings opportunities, contract status, and vendor performance for leadership review.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in IT procurement with a strong focus on software purchasing and contract negotiation.
• Demonstrated success managing vendor relationships with major technology suppliers such as Red Hat, Oracle, and similar providers.
• Experience supporting or negotiating high-value software agreements is strongly preferred.
• Background working with IT applications procurement is preferred.
• Strong organizational, project coordination, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities, along with proficiency in procurement tools and software.
• Working knowledge of IT products and services with the ability to analyze data and make sound purchasing recommendations.